Three elderly women sit under a mango tree in Musiega village in Vihiga County chatting animatedly. They are members of a women group, which consists of 22 widows, and on this day, they have come together to exchange traditional vegetable seeds. Some grow African black nightshade (lisutsa/managu), others jute mallow (mrenda) or slender leaf (mitoo) Continue Reading
At a young age, Maïmouna Coulibaly watched her mother tilling the fields, growing a little bit of everything — millet, sorghum, maize, rice and peanuts — to support and nourish the family, often coming up with only a basketful of grains. At a young age, Maïmouna Coulibaly watched her mother tilling the fields, growing a Continue Reading
Leading advocate for nutrition Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, Kenya and agriculture entrepreneur Mme Maïmouna Sidibe Coulibaly, Mali will share the USD 100,000 prize Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 6 September 2017 – Two women, working at both ends of the agriculture supply chain in Africa, have each been awarded the 2017 Africa Food Prize. Hon. Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, Continue Reading
Tonight, the first ever Africa Food Prize will be awarded to Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), at a Gala dinner taking place at the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Nairobi. Dr. Nwanze is being recognized for his visionary leadership and passionate advocacy on behalf of African Continue Reading
IFAD president honored for mobilizing institutional reforms, innovative policies and programs, and increased resources to improve the lives of millions. 6 September 2016 (NAIROBI, KENYA) – Dr. Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will be awarded the inaugural Africa Food Prize tomorrow evening at the African Green Revolution Forum Continue Reading